You may have heard or read that Canola oil is beneficial for your health. Many, including the Food and Drug Administration, have said that eating about one and a half tablespoons of Canola oil a day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. They claim that...

Way back in the 19th century, avocados were called “ahuacalt,” the Aztec word for certain part of the male anatomy (we’ll let you use your imagination here. Or don’t!). Growers in the US began producing “ahuacalt” fruit...

You know the saying: All work, no play… But being dull isn’t really the issue—stress is. The numbers are staggering: 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, and between 75-90% of all doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments and...

Triclosan has been linked to hormone, thyroid and heart muscle disruption. Not something I want my kid's to be exposed to. Good job Minnesota. Here's the full article from Time Magazine. ____________________________ Minnesota Bans Antibacterial Triclosan...

Eat plants. Not food that is made in a plant. There are many good reasons to increase the amount of plant foods in your diet. Maybe you want to lose weight, or ward off certain diseases, or dramatically boost your nutrient intake; or maybe you want to move away from...

I recently got the opportunity to listen to a lecture by Michael Pollan, one of my favorite health advocates and outspoken activist on our food supply. Rule #3 in his eater’s manual Food Rules, he advises, “Avoid food products containing ingredients that no...